My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

minutes and took a seat at the table with the rest of

‘dream’ and received many gasps and low growls in

Zayd exchanging looks the whole time I was talking,

I finally asked, looking back and

that

squeezed my hand

eyebrows as I stared at

little too friendly, and when

convenient was that? Now we are to believe that Devin and Nyla were

a very

want to hurt him," I repeated what

but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not work on Devin, just as it didn’t seem

the day we met and our conversations since then, trying to think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would make

Apollo is a part of Devin’s

this time who

a part of this than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something you want to hear, but we don’t think he

Zayd told me gently.

being betrayed by my father, the father

you think you could

and Colby, I need training kicked back up and regular sweeps up to two miles outside the border done

a resounding, "Yes

as everyone slowly left, "When your dad calls, you need to act normal.Don’t let on that we

me as he sat down next to me.I

really in the

going to the packhouse soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you want

to the packhouse." I smiled at

can go together.I don’t want you out walking around by yourself, especially if you have

nodded at

move would be? We walked together to the packhouse, stopping a few times to

next door to his where

both had large books in front of them that looked

"Any luck?"

seat.I’m pretty sure

and Genesis both looked at me shaking their heads, "Not yet, but

Adria replied.

read often.I carefully flipped through the

Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go into details or say anything of real

stated as she

Blaze

began to fuss just as Dane walked through the door, "Any luck?" he asked as

reading and stood

phone; he said he

the wall above the door, surprised to see it

explain Kyra’s mood

about to miss

up with everyone as we entered the

in her highchair between her

couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been

are focused mainly on Kyra and how

didn’t think it was odd until

how things were going there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject back to Kyra or give

be," I murmured lost in

think we should talk privately after

of worry, but he didn’t push

distrust get to my head, but I couldn't help but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t

stomach felt like it was twisted into a thousand knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything but good—unfortunately, it looked like he

so they could take a nap while the rest of us

behind all of this," I stated not waiting for everyone to

shot up in surprise at

and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now to be able to do this on his own, but Apollo is.What if Devin is nothing more than a foot

was engulfed in silence once I finished spilling my

pacing the office to

believe you, because I agree with you.I do think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is the brains or not I can’t say.I think that Devin is cleverer than you think.We

head as I thought about

did the phone call

I looked at Zayd.

the phone before lunch,

planning to come and speak with us.He wouldn’t say anything else other than he

little, "Why not

smiled at me, "Vampires are very private,

led me to sit down, "And

down with a sigh,

Dane looked at Zayd, "I spoke with Uncle Dayton

Dane to continue, "I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the bordering land.He wants to move his

something as drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again, there aren't

why he felt he needed to move his pack next

to do that?" I

he has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with you.He’s

to hear his loyalty wasn’t with

me, but he has been willing to stand beside us without hesitation

will have Adria

Ash and Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We

left us alone in the office, the silence once again filling the